r/mantis

My mantis changed her skin 2 weeks ago and now has a crease at the end of the abdomen that doesn't allow them to stretch it out. So I decided to put it in a hospital-like container with absorbent paper and with sphagnum in the bottom to avoid further damage if it falls; but it is very good at climbing on smooth walls so (without thinking) I used Teflon in the ceiling so it could not climb but when it tried to hang up it wet its front legs and in panic I dried the teflon more but by now it was wet. Could he die for this mistake? How can I save her?(I don't have pictures where he bends his abdomen but bends it up to the head).

Pale mantis with bright red/orange on the inner raptorial forelegs. The red coloration has me thinking California mantis, Stagmomantis wheelerii.

I caught my baby Persephone's final moult on camera, she's chilling and hanging by her abdomen now 🥺

im worried about overfeeding my giant dead leaf mantis, can anyone tell me if it looks as if its a healthy weight? / does anyone actually know how much ur suppose to feed them? Ive read 1-2 days but idk.

I’m looking for a conehead mantis, their scientific name is Empusa pennata. And their also called the Devils Mare Mantis
I know they’re from parts of Europe and Africa but I’m just hoping there’s a breeder here in Orange or Los Angeles county for these attractive little guys. 🤞🏻

So I’m fairly new to owning mantids, I used to have a ghost mantis and that lived a year, but I’m getting a Giant Asian Shield mantis that is in instar 4-5, so I’m wondering if this enclosure will be good? Also yes I am installing a mesh top with double-sided mounting tape it’s arriving tomorrow. The enclosure is 20x20x35 and I’m using Exo Terra coconut fiber substrate. Much thanks!

I accidentally putted many flies in her terrarium and she started to catch them and eat. I noticed she looks a little bit bloated, is this notmal? She's L4 Hierodula transcaucasica.

Its so confusing to search the answers online because some sources say mantises cant overeat because they naturally stop when not hungry and others say that they can die from overeating and Im confused...

So I happened to find this mantis on the stairs, thankfully no one stepped on it. My concern is whether it can be released back to nature as when it walks the front arm is being dragged behind. Can they make it with one arm for hunting in the wilderness? I don't know much about mantises 😫

Can’t tell if it’s a Carolina mantis or a Chinese mantis, this was in Virginia by the way

Or female I can’t tell

They’re so tiny!! Look at them!! They are adorable!! Grow big and strong little one!!

Found this ootheca in an outlet box outside. Has it hatched yet and is this an adequate incubator if not?